ZIP 28675 (Sparta, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28675: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Alleghany County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 70 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Alleghany County compares with North Carolina
Alleghany County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alleghany County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alleghany County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.1 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 35% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 10.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Alleghany County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
Alleghany County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 70 crashes involving commercial trucks in Alleghany County since 2015: 32 people were injured and 1 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 58 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (14.3% of the year) and are lowest in October (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 53.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 14.3% of truck crashes.
2.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28675 happened on US-58 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alleghany County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28675 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 27.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- With 2.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Alleghany County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-58 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alleghany County) |
|---|---|
| Grandview Dr | 1 |
| Grayson St | 1 |
| W Whitehead St | 1 |
ZIP 28675 at a glance
| Population | 6,745 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,560 |
| Median home value | $215,121 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alleghany County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 7 | +53% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | +9% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | -27% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28675
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28675?
Alleghany County has had 70 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 32 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28675?
The worst month is February: 14.3% of truck crashes in Alleghany County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28675?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Alleghany County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28675 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Alleghany County has 55.1 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28675?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.